Rutgers commits this season's most embarrassing turnover Two-thirds of the way through a miserable, injury-plagued season, Rutgers somehow found a way to sink to a new low. The Scarlet Knights committed maybe the season's most embarrassing turnover in the final minute of their 68-57 loss at Michigan on Wednesday night. When Michigan's Zak Irvin missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with his team … [Read more...]
What’s the story with Georgia LB Jordan Jenkins’ deformed pinkie?
What's the story with Georgia LB Jordan Jenkins' deformed pinkie? MOBILE, Ala. — At Tuesday morning's Senior Bowl weigh-in, one of the more impressive physiques belonged to that of Georgia LB Jordan Jenkins, who strode across the stage confidently in his 6-2 1/2, 257-pound frame. Perhaps even more impressive was his wingspan, which officials measured at a stunning 82 1/2 inches — one of the … [Read more...]
After 3 games, Lue tabbed as East's ASG coach
After 3 games, Lue tabbed as East's ASG coach 10:52 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Just three games in and Tyronn Lue is already an All-Star coach. The Spurs' Gregg Popovich will coach the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game because the Warriors' Steve Kerr is ineligible after coaching in the game last year. The new Cleveland coach will lead the Eastern … [Read more...]
Columbia Fireflies unveil glow-in-the-dark uniforms and caps
Columbia Fireflies unveil glow-in-the-dark uniforms and caps The Columbia Fireflies already had one of the most creative nicknames in the minor leagues. Now they'll have some next-level uniforms to go with it. Set to embark on their inaugural season in Columbia, S.C., the former Savannah Sand Gnats — and current Class A affiliate of the New York Mets — unveiled uniforms that almost guarantee … [Read more...]
David Mosse interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.27.16)
David Mosse interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.27.16) The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with FOX Sports researcher and Wynalda Talks Football co-host David Mosse. During the interview, David shares his opinion about what Alex Teixeira offers Liverpool and whether he could be a hit, as well as his insight into what type […] The latest episode of World … [Read more...]
Jonas Gustavsson left Boston’s Tuesday game due to ‘elevated heart rate’
Jonas Gustavsson left Boston's Tuesday game due to 'elevated heart rate' Boston Bruins goaltender Jonas Gustavsson left Tuesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks for “precautionary reasons due to an elevated heart rate” the team announced Wednesday. After leaving the game following the first period, he spent the night at Massachusetts General Hospital. “All preliminary tests came back … [Read more...]
Popovich gives no timetable for Duncan's return
Popovich gives no timetable for Duncan's return 9:41 PM ET Michael C. WrightESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M print SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich revealed Wednesday that injured forward Tim Duncan underwent an MRI on his sore right knee and said Duncan would … [Read more...]
Report: MLB, USADA to investigate PED claims
Report: MLB, USADA to investigate PED claims USADA CEO Tyavis Tygart met with MLB over the latest PED scandal. (USATSI) Major League Baseball has asked the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to help investigate players connected to performance-enhancing drugs in an Al Jazeera documentary a few weeks ago, according to ESPN's T.J. Quinn. The two groups have never formally worked together. "We've had … [Read more...]
Is the NFL ready for another Gronkowski? K-State’s Glenn thinks so
Is the NFL ready for another Gronkowski? K-State’s Glenn thinks so MOBILE, Ala. — How much Gronkowski can one league take? We say: “Never enough.” The NFL is getting a first-hand look at the latest of the Gronk brothers to come down the pike in Kansas State’s Glenn Gronkowski, who is auditioning at the Senior Bowl as a hybrid of sorts — fullback, H-back, undersized tight end, special-teams … [Read more...]
Bulls’ Nikola Mirotic has appendectomy, out through All-Star break
Bulls' Nikola Mirotic has appendectomy, out through All-Star break Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic will be sidelined through the All-Star break after being "diagnosed with acute appendicitis" and undergoing an emergency appendectomy, the Bulls announced Wednesday. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The injury represents another setback in what has … [Read more...]